Arbitration (International)
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 5
Contact number
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Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at:
https://www.sidley.com/en/services/global-arbitration-trade-and-advocacy/international-commercial-arbitration
Chambers Review
Sidley Austin houses a Geneva and London-based practice with an extensive international reach. Its highly respected Geneva team comprises a key part of the firm's global arbitration practice, advising on high-value cases seated in various jurisdictions across Europe. The firm is well placed to handle investor-state disputes, acting on behalf of companies in the healthcare, media and mining sectors. Sidley Austin also offers expertise in matters heard before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and related appeals in front of the Swiss and European high courts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is well equipped and have in-depth in-house experience in dealing with complex matters."
"Sidley Austin is a disciplined, professional and friendly team."
"The team is well equipped and have in-depth in-house experience in dealing with complex matters."
"Sidley Austin is a disciplined, professional and friendly team."
Notable Practitioners
As co-leader of Sidley Austin's global arbitration practice, David Roney is well placed to handle commercial and investor-state arbitrations across Europe. He is especially visible in the pharmaceutical, mining and media sectors.
"David is a very strong member of the team and is well positioned to provide high-level advice."
"He is an excellent arbitration lawyer."
"He is very smart, well prepared and dedicated."
Marc Palay predominantly acts for prominent pharmaceutical companies on Switzerland-seated commercial arbitrations with Europe-wide implications.
"Marc is very experienced in international arbitrations. He delivers effective cross-examinations and strategy."